University of Wisconsin President Ray Cross on Tuesday asked the Legislature's budget-writing committee to approve a new public authority for the UW System, a "dedicated and stable funding stream" and to reduce the governor's proposed $300 million budget cut over the next two years.

Shortly after he finished his testimony, a handful of protesters burst into the room shouting, "No cuts, no deals." Followed by four Capitol police officers, the protesters marched past the table where Cross was sitting to give testimony before the Joint Committee on Finance.

If Park Bank is liable for not spotting Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva's $34 million embezzlement from Koss Corp. and has to reimburse the company, Koss Chief Executive Michael Koss should also be ordered to personally pay the public company he runs, the bank argues in a new lawsuit.

Grant Thornton, Koss Corp.'s former auditor, should also have to pay a portion of any award that may be ordered, Park Bank argued in the latest twist in a long-running court fight stemming from Sachdeva's massive embezzlement.

"Park Bank denies any and all liability to Koss in this case," the bank said in its action. "Nevertheless, should Park Bank be found liable to Koss (Corp.) and required to pay damages to Koss, in this case, those damages will have been the result of a common liability of Park Bank, Michael Koss and Grant Thornton, thereby entitling Park Bank to (a) contribution from Michael Koss and Grant Thornton."(3)

McCarthy hopes Packers can add a quarterback in the draft

Indianapolis --- Practices are cut down. His quarterback school is now condensed. There aren't many reps to go around for back-up pro quarterbacks today.

But, yes, coach Mike McCarthy would like to add another quarterback. And it sounds like the Packers would like to add that quarterback via the draft.

"I think we definitely need four so I'm hopeful that we can get a young guy in the draft," McCarthy said. "That's something we're looking at and maybe taking even a harder look this year --- well, that's not true, we've always taken a hard look. That's something that we're focused on. We'll see how that unfolds."

After admitting to "possibly bad planning" at quarterback down at the Senior Bowl, Ted Thompson wouldn't go that far at the scouting combine. The Packers general manager does not necessarily have regrets, saying "things happen, we made some moves and people got hurt again." But obviously, Green Bay will need a more decisive plan behind Aaron Rodgers in 2014.

When the quarterback fractured his collarbone, the Packers went 0-for-November before scratching and clawing their way to 8-7-1.

Scott Tolzien will return, Matt Flynn is a free agent and maybe Green Bay adds a new arm.

"It's tough because in the old days there'd be merit in taking five if you had that much time to train the players in the old two-a-day practice format," McCarthy said. "The quarterback position's tough. It's the most important position in football and, frankly, I don't think there's enough time ... I don't think the new practice training structure gives you enough time to develop a whole group of quarterbacks.

"You can get your starter ready and you may get your backup ready but after that, I think the third and fourth quarterbacks are really taking a hit with this new structure."

Thompson sure hasn't adopted Ron Wolf's approach to the position. His old boss would take a quarterback nearly every April, even with Brett Favre starting 297 consecutive games.

Green Bay has drafted only one quarterback the last five years (B.J. Coleman, D7-2012). Tolzien flashed promise in his limited action, completing 70% of his passes for 339 yards in a loss at New York. And the gamer Flynn led comeback wins over Atlanta and Dallas to keep the Packers' season alive. But it may be time for the Packers to prioritize the position on draft day.

Faith in Graham Harrell and Coleman backfired last year.

Before the draft, Flynn will hit free agency.

"I thought Matt Flynn came in and did a number of good things," said McCarthy. "There’s a lot of stability he brings to the quarterback room as far as the role that he needs to play and his role to the starting quarterback to help them scout and so forth, so Matt is obviously a good fit for our program. I thought he definitely gave us a shot in the arm when we needed it. Free agency is upon us, we’ll see what happens.”

About Tyler Dunne

Tyler Dunne covers the Green Bay Packers. He has been on the beat since 2011, winning awards with the Pro Football Writers of America and Milwaukee Press Club.